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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.61, 1,325.78 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.61, 1,325.78 and 421.71 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.61 : 1,325.78 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.61/1,325.78 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.61x = 1,325.78 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.61x = 559,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,092.58/883.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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